Description
A hearty and nutritious sweet potato chili packed with vegetables, beans, and warming spices. This comforting dish is perfect for cold days and delivers rich flavors with tender sweet potatoes and black beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in cubed sweet potatoes, chili powder, and cumin until vegetables are well coated with spices. This step helps bloom the spices for maximum flavor.
- Build the Base: Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain steady simmer.
- Simmer Until Tender: Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender but still hold their shape.
- Add Beans and Finish: Gently fold in drained black beans and continue cooking 5 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy
- Don’t skip the step of coating vegetables with spices before adding liquid – this technique intensifies flavors significantly
- Use low-sodium broth and beans to control salt levels, then season to taste at the end
- Partially cover the pot while simmering to prevent excessive evaporation while allowing steam to escape
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato chili, vegetarian chili, healthy chili, comfort food, one pot meal, winter recipe